JynxnJez's Profile

I'm another one that will get on the scanning train. I would pick a really cool image or two, blow it up as big as it will go without looking bad, and printing on foamboard. You can hang with double-sided tape. It would be cool to do the entire Sam Cooke page. Or what about printing a bunch on regular paper and decoupaging the top of a plain black table?

Really fascinating series and stunning final result. I'm dying to demo my soffets, raise the existing cabinets, and build a shelf like yours, but my landlord is not succumbing to my charms.

First off - great inspiration piece. Since it's your first apartment, I'm going to assume we're working with renter's white walls. I would add some floor to ceiling drapes in one of the lighter grey shades in the background, maybe with a tone on tone, subtle pattern. (Young House Love has a great tutorial on how to make your own.) I would then look for a simple-lined couch in darker grey, and add some throw pillows in the same fabric as the curtains, a large scale red/white print, and a small-scale red/white print. I'd look for rug in mostly red that incorporates a few other colors. Pull those colors in your other accessories, but avoid the red. Also, when accessorizing or chosing small accent furniture, I'd look for some black lacquer to bring out the color and style from your painting. Above all, have fun and take risks. Good luck!

I eat at my desk but move the keyboard and put down a placemat. Frankly, I'm too busy working to snack at my desk.

What an amazing apartment - I love your art collection, and it takes skill to use a lot of retro pieces while still making the overall feeling fresh and crisp. I want to listen to Etta and have a waffle! Is there a requirement to live in these bungalows that you must be a non-standard gorgeous person with a cute dog?

Most of my friends don't send cards, but I'm going to save the 3 or 4 I get from family until I have enough to make a wreath or tree shape on the wall in a few years. It will be the perfect way to decorate my tiny foyer.

I appreciate the the logic, but I want full-out, razzle-dazzle, guilded, glittering, CHRISTMAS! Yes, it takes over my house for a month and I have to store it, but decking the halls is one the highlights of my year. That said, there are some good ideas here for alleviating the post-holiday letdown.

I can't decide what I love more - the awesome drawers in the kitchen, the skylit dining table, or the framed Sherlock Holmes quote. Really interesting home!

That is brilliant! I might try this on an old Lack table; I'm picturing buff faux ostrich.

What a clever idea - chinoiserie is so sophisticated. I do agree with another poster, painting the rest of the wood black would kick this up a notch. It's great to have a piece that's beautiful, useful, and sentimental!